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Meaning & History

Hungerford is a Saxon name, meaning "Hanging Wood Ford".

Hungerford is also a market town and civil parish in Berkshire, England. Its name stems from the legend of Hingwar the Dane, who was accidentally drowned while crossing the Kennet near the location. The town was named after him.
Added 2/1/2014 by anonymous